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*For information on our summer volunteer program, visit the Volunteers page*

Instructor fitting a VR headset to a student during a workshop

Summer 2024: Jr. Instructor (High school)

*APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!*

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and hard-working high school students interested in being part of the Creative Encounters Summer 2024 team! Jr Instructors are responsible for preparing and organizing camp activities and materials, assisting in camp curriculum, inspiring youth of all ages and more!

The position is in-person, on the University of Guelph’s campus (Engineering building). Those selected to be a part of the Jr Instructor team are set to begin work on July 8th and end on August 30th, 2024 (dates subject to change). Additionally, Jr Instructors will be expected to attend a training day prior to the beginning of July (tentative date(s) = June 22/23rd).

APPLY NOW: Please fill in the following Google form HERE. Applications close on Friday, April 26th!

 

Summer 2024: STEM Instructor (Undergrad)

Applications for our Summer 2024 undergrad team are now closed.

We’ll be introducing our team on Facebook + Instagram throughout the spring and summer!

 

What is Creative Encounters?

Creative Encounters (AKA Creative Encounters with Science) is an outreach organization based at the University of Guelph that promotes interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) among youth living in Guelph and beyond. Our mission is to inspire, support, and spark curiosity in youth with fun and educational hands-on STEM activities at our summer camps, workshops, clubs, events, and more. Some of our big initiatives include Indigenous Outreach (InSTEM), Promoting Awareness of Girls in Engineering and Science (P.A.G.E.S.), fostering digital literacy and computer science skills, and reaching underserved youth.

Creative Encounters runs through the university’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and is a proud network member of Actua: Canada’s largest STEM outreach organization with over 40 other university and college-based network members nationwide.

To learn more about us feel free to check out our website and like & follow us on social media!

     Facebook: @UoGCES

  

Instagram: @creativeencounters

 

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